Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport - HRE
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is located in and serves the city of Harare, Zimbabwe. As the country’s largest airport, it is the major gateway for travelers wanting to explore both the capital city and the surrounding towns. Renamed in 2017 after Zimbabwe’s second president, Robert Mugabe, it was formerly called the Harare International Airport. It was from this former name, which the airport code, HRE was derived from. Operated by Zimbabwe’s Civil Aviation Authority, this airport serves as the base for Air Zimbabwe and Fastjet Zimbabwe.
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The structure of the airport was originally commissioned in 1956 as the Salisbury Airport, which opened in 1957 the following year. It has survived through years of declining tourist numbers owing to the internal political conflicts of the early 2000s. By 2009, Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport recorded hosting an estimated 612,000 passengers. Today, the international airport features 1 terminal and 1 runway. This is the airport of choice for travelers wanting to explore the capital city of Harare, and its notable districts and villages such as Glen Lorne.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers wanting to stay in accommodations near the airport can book a room at the Holiday Inn - Harare, located 7 miles from the HRE Airport. This hotel offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, as well as a bar for guests to enjoy. As an alternative, the luxurious Meikles Hotel also makes for a sound choice, with its bar, garden, and free private parking for guests with vehicles. Both of these hotels offer paid airport shuttles.
